Design, shape and finish your own cruiser or longboard in this 4 hour workshop.

We’ll explore skateboard design history & techniques, safe use of hand tools and learn about small-scale manufacturing techniques as well as simple yet effective art practices, some small-business theory & experiences, and thoughts on quality, life, love and skateboarding.

The feeling of accomplishment and connection you get from designing, shaping and riding a board you’ve created is a pretty special one, the skills you gain can be applied to many areas of life and living.

Participants will leave with their own custom made board ready for you to attach trucks and wheels...and ride!(Trucks and wheels will be available to purchase from your teacher at a discounted rate.)

Suitable for beginners, just show up and we'll guide you through the process!

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

My name is Jimmy Kakanis and I’m the owner and operator of Cottage Skateboards, a boutique, handmade skateboard company dedicated to sustainable manufacturing practices, simple and balanced living, and an examined life.

Three years ago I quit my job to make skateboards full-time, over these years I’ve explored different styles, materials, techniques and finishes. It’s been an amazing journey into an area of life, and a culture I find consistently fascinating.

Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill.

From printmaking and stencil art through to music and gardening. From life skills and personal development through to blending tea and parkour, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.

REFUNDS

Work-Shop requires 72 hours notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund. If you miss this window, earn some extra karma points and give your ticket to one of your buddies. The tickets are fully transferable. Email learn@work-shop.com.au to organise a refund.

CANCELLATIONS

We’ll do our darndest to run all scheduled classes, however, let’s face it… sometimes shit happens! Most of our classes must have a minimum of 5 participants before we can put them on. In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via email and entitled to a full refund or credit.

Any physical injuries sustained as a result of participating in any class or event organised by Work-Shop.

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Work-Shop.

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Work-Shop unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Work-Shop classes and events or on Work-Shop’s premises. (Don’t worry, we’ll only these use to show others how much of a rad time you’re having through social media, newsletters, blogs, website and general Work-Shop promo material)

3.) REFUNDS

Work-Shop requires 72 hours notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund. If you miss this window, earn some extra karma points and give your ticket to one of your buddies. The tickets are fully transferable. Email learn@work-shop.com.au to organise a refund.

4.) CANCELLATIONS

We’ll do our darndest to run all scheduled classes. Most of our classes must have a minimum of 5 participants before we can put them on. In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via email and entitled to a full refund or credit.

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